Diversity Components

Minority and Underrepresented (MUR) Groups Caucuses

APA members who identify with any of the APA’s recognized MUR groups are urged to join that group’s caucus. The MUR group caucuses provide a networking opportunity and foster communication among members who share a special interest. There are caucuses for the following groups:

American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian

Asian-American

Black

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual

Hispanic

IMG (International Medical Graduates)

Women

Participation in a caucus is a pathway to: exploring concerns about professional growth and advancement; identifying, supporting, and electing top-notch MURs for leadership posts; networking with members with shared backgrounds; advocating for minority patient populations; talking about key issue facing APA; initiating mentoring relationships; bringing concerns to APA leadership; and assuming leadership roles in APA.

Each MUR caucus elects two representatives to the APA Assembly—a representative and a deputy representative. They have the same privileges and voting rights as APA district branch representatives.